SF Giants back in town — Tony Gwynn tribute, Joe Panik’s new baseball home, Brandon Belt’s Fourth of July plans

The Giants had a nice Tony Gwynn tribute before the game. Bruce Bochy told the crowd he played with, coached and managed a lot of players. “At the top of that list is Tony Gwynn,” Bochy said. “He was such a great mentor and ambassador to the game.”

Bochy presented Padres manager Bud Black a base from Gwynn’s final game in San Francisco in 2001. Tony had signed it, and it had been on display at the ballpark. The Giants also made contributions to the Tony and Alicia Gwynn Foundation and the Padres’ foundation.

In attendance: Barry Bonds.

Bonds and Gwynn liked each other and had great respect for each other.

Gwynn’s number (19) is attached to the right-field wall during the series.

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Joe Panik is playing his first home game in the big leagues. In the clubhouse, he seemed at ease and ready to go to work.

“I got the nerves out of the way. I got the first hit out of the way. Now it’s time to play baseball,” Panik said. “I’m excited for that, getting out in front of the fans here. It’s a different feeling than being in Arizona (where Panik played his first two games in the bigs). This is a special place to play.”

In a related note, Marco Scutaro will begin a rehab assignment tomorrow and play three innings for the Giants’ Arizona League team.

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Brandon Belt (broken left thumb) is on target to rejoin the Giants on the Fourth of July (in San Diego). The final hurdle is throwing and rebuilding arm strength, and he’ll begin a rehab assignment as a DH with Class A San Jose. When he returns, he doesn’t plan to wear a guard over the thumb.

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Angel Pagan worked out with the team during batting practice, and Bochy said there would be a discussion on whether he’d go on the disabled list. The Giants did make moves — Ehire Adrianza was placed on the DL with a strained right hamstring, and outfielder Juan Perez took his roster space.